Yesterday my in-laws left to go back to the mission compound. They were with us for 11 days and it was a wonderful visit!

Bella would rise early with my father-in-law and read her Bible along side him. She never has had a desire to do this before therefore I was greatly encouraged. Mom taught her how to make bread, and they baked it a few times throughout the week. Both Dad and Mom worked with Caleb on translation and language learning. They were able to give him pointers and see how the Kaser language differs from the language they know in their village. Elijah had a good time with them as well. He enjoyed having others in the house. We were able to take walks with them throughout the village. Dad preached/ taught, for our workers meetings and the one Sunday they were with us. Unfortunately it rained the whole time they were here except for the day that the plane came to pick them up!

When we brought them to the air strip, our cargo came in on the front load. Some of our friends sent in a special box with gifts and treats! We really enjoyed that, especially the candy.

Today we polyurethaned the floor in our bedroom. It really came out wonderful! I really am so thankful for this house, it is our home. Being in the village is not always easy and having a home to retreat to helps! When you are the reality TV it can get to be a little much.

(The pics below are from our time with Calebs parents, and for those of you who don’t know they have been missionaries in country since 1999. We are not in the same area as them. Dad helped build the house with Caleb so Mom came to see the finished product a year later)